Applied Engineering Centre

Hey Ottawa! We’re looking for local Makers with 3D Printers!

we need your help poster

We are in this together!

The Canadian government is procuring medical supplies to address the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To address any shortage, groups of makers, engineers, and medical professionals are collaborating to find a way to address the PPE shortage here in Ottawa.

The Algonquin College MakerSpace has teamed up with CHEO, Hacking Health Ottawa, Thistledown Foundation and University of Ottawa medical students to lead the 3D print Maker community in the coordination and the rapid development of protective face shields.

Want to help? Are you an experienced Maker? Based in the Ottawa area? Have access to a 3D printer? Get in touch!

Register Here: www.ottawamakesppe.com

CTV Morning Live spotlights RE/ACTION project: Firefighting Robot

The firefighting robot on CTV

An Algonquin College applied research team is busy putting out fires. Their firefighting robot was spotlighted on CTV Morning Live last week and was a hit project at RE/ACTION Showcase last Friday.

Watch the interview – https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1656789 – with Electro-Mechanical Engineering professor Wael Ismaeil, and students, Jamal Virani and Caelan Nicola.

The robot uses infrared flame sensors in order to detect fire in its surroundings. When a fire is detected, the robot fires a water cannon in an attempt to extinguish the flames.

Call for Judges – RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase August 2019

Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking volunteer judges for the applied research showcase competition on Friday, August 9th, 2019.

Every year, student teams work on applied projects in which they apply knowledge and skills acquired through their field of study. This spring, they will be on display at the applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Research projects fall into a number of categories:

  • Science, Engineering, and Construction
  • Arts, Design, Business, and Management
  • Information Technologies, Mobile and Web Design

Judges evaluate selected student team’s results, based on novelty/creativity, technical competence, impact, the strength of client-team interactions and communication and presentation skills.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to network with Algonquin’s capable and motivated academic community of students and faculty.

Those interested in participating as judges, or who have more questions about this opportunity, can contact:

Danielle Evong
Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Algonquin College
evongd@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 5213

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

Looking to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum? Look no further!

Algonquin College will be hosting a Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training conference in the Winter 2019 semester. SDGs Youth Training Canada is a project of the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES), a registered charity founded in 2012. Their mission is to educate and empower the final generation who can solve climate change to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. SDGs Youth Training Canada 2017 mobilized 5,900+ students from 77 post-secondary institutions at 32 training sessions across Canada.

This workshop will not only educate students on sustainability and the SDGs, but will also engage them through workshops and team exercises.

Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
Time: 9:30AM until 5:30PM
Location: Building T Room 102,
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Parking: The weekend parking fee will be $5/day in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12.

Note: Red, Green, Black and Orange permit holders (Lots 8, 9, 10, 12) do not need to pay additional for evening/weekend parking in these lots.

Algonquin College campus map – HERE

Lunch will be provided but we would like to ask participants to bring food for the food donation for the food cupboard. Also, in support of the theme of sustainability, we ask that you bring your own water bottle or travel mug for beverages.

To register visit: AC UN SDG 2019

NOTE: Participants must be a post-secondary student, faculty & staff in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to attend.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for students to help organize the event. The “Sustainability Event Organizer” is a co-curricular activity.

Student volunteers should contact, Olivia Routliffe at routlio1@algonquincollege.com for more details.